When Forever Breaks

by D.A. Callahan

Oliver Kippen was almost ten years old. He’d lived a very difficult first eight and a half years, and now thought he was safe. His birth mother’s murderer was dead and buried. The monster that abused and terrorized him was gone for good. All the monsters were gone, and the nightmares were over. He had a home and a family that loved him. Life could finally be easier.

Oliver Kippen was wrong. They told him this was forever, but forever can break. There was a new threat to this damaged little boy’s future. As his adoptive parents struggle to end the madness and reassure their son he is safe, a man they never expected to enter his life will try to take it all away.

187 pages, Kindle Edition

Published November 1, 2022

About the author

I've spent my life in a very small town and truly believe I'll end it there as well. Yet, I enjoy small town life. In fact the area in which I reside isn't even classified as a city. It's a borough. My dad actually grew up a few blocks away and moved us here when I was senior in high school. I hated then but now wouldn't change it. I'm surrounded by family. In fact the joke is that we can't throw a rock without hitting a relative.
I have always enjoyed writing and was encouraged by my third grade teacher to 'keep up the good work'. In school the kids thought I was a bit crazy for LOVING essay tests.
I taught preschool for more than 40 yrs and served as a Director of Education for more than 20 of them. My heart is in teaching and I still work with second graders preparing to receive First Communion. I enjoy almost every minute - lesson plans were never my favorite.
I live with my mom as we continue to navigate this seemingly never ending pandemic. So far we've been healthy as well as bored silly. I enjoy spending time with nieces and nephews and can't wait for our new little bundle due this fall. My Shih Tzu, Daisy, keeps me on my toes with her wild antics. I spend most of my time reading and getting back to writing.

Reviews

[Paula Clouser · Rating 5 out of 5]

Kip is home

Great read about a small, sweet boy who finds a forever home and is loved beyond measure. An ugly incident tries to mar his happiness and tear the family apart, but good sense prevails.....

[Jessie hastings · Rating 5 out of 5]

Didn’t know what I was expecting but it’s a great story!

I had no idea what track this book might take but it’s better than I could have imagined. I enjoyed it very much. Sweet story of parents of kids needing love.

[johanna kolb · Rating 5 out of 5]

Drama

The story is very gripping. Thank goodness the adoptive parents had good paperwork.
Almost reflective of Oliver Twist. Unfortunately this can happen anywhere.